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249 km se of hihifo, tonga

USGS-USP000GRBU

issued
2008-12-24 09:11Z
status
cancelled 2008-12-27 09:11Z
self-cancels
2008-12-27 09:11Z
authority
USGS NEIC
sea
South Pacific Ocean
position
-17.290, -171.909
source
usgs · first seen 2026-09-03 15:08Z

Original warning text

249 KM SE OF HIHIFO, TONGA.
1. EARTHQUAKE MAGNITUDE 6.0 (MWC) IN 17.290S 171.909W, DEPTH 9 KM AT 240911Z DEC 08.
2. USGS EVENT USP000GRBU. https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/usp000grbu

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